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Ordinary People (1980)

Everything is in its proper place... except the past.

★ 7.5/10 TMDBR2h 4mDrama
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Beth, Calvin, and their son Conrad are living in the aftermath of the death of the other son. Conrad is overcome by grief and misplaced guilt to the extent of a suicide attempt. He is in therapy. Beth had always preferred his brother and is having difficulty being supportive to Conrad. Calvin is trapped between the two trying to hold the family together.

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Ordinary People Cast

  • Donald Sutherland

    Donald Sutherland

    as Calvin Jarrett

  • Mary Tyler Moore

    Mary Tyler Moore

    as Beth Jarrett

  • Judd Hirsch

    Judd Hirsch

    as Dr. Berger

  • Timothy Hutton

    Timothy Hutton

    as Conrad Jarrett

  • M. Emmet Walsh

    M. Emmet Walsh

    as Swim Coach

  • Elizabeth McGovern

    Elizabeth McGovern

    as Jeannine Pratt

  • Dinah Manoff

    Dinah Manoff

    as Karen

  • Fredric Lehne

    Fredric Lehne

    as Lazenby

  • James B. Sikking

    James B. Sikking

    as Ray Hanley

  • Basil Hoffman

    Basil Hoffman

    as Sloan

  • Quinn K. Redeker

    Quinn K. Redeker

    as Ward

  • Mariclare Costello

    Mariclare Costello

    as Audrey

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When was Ordinary People released?

Ordinary People came out on September 19, 1980.

Is Ordinary People worth watching?

Ordinary People holds a 7.5/10 average from 732 TMDB user ratings. That puts it among the best-reviewed movies out there.

How long is Ordinary People?

Ordinary People runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).

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